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HelpTest ID MICR0023 Culture Fungal, Other
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile Container - Any other source except Skin, Hair or Nails
Yellow Top SPS Tube or Sterile Container - Bone Marrow
Possible Sterile Containers: CSF Tube, Sterile Cup, 50 mL Tube, 1.5 mL Tube, Polystyrene Tube
White top or Blue top Mini-tip (ESwab in 1 mL Liquid Aimes Medium) tube - Any other source except Skin, Hair or Nails
Effluent Bag - Peritoneal Dialysate (PD) Fluid
Indicate source on specimen and order.
Stability/Transport
Sterile Container or Effluent Bag
| Room Temperature | 2 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 48 hours (Except CSF and Bone Marrow - See note below) | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Note: CSF and Bone Marrow should be Room Temperature Only
White top or Blue top Mini-tip (Eswab in 1 mL Liquid Aimes Medium) tube
| Room Teperature | 48 hours | Preferred for transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Analytical Time
5 weeks
Additional Information
Identification will be performed if indicated at an additional fee (per organism).
Methodology
Culture
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87102